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The Munk Debates Podcast

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The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand.

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58:45

Be it resolved: The future of Western politics is...

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2020/08/19

Throughout the Western world, politics is undergoing a sea-change. Long-held notions of the role of government, trade and economic policy, foreign policy and immigration are being challenged by populist thinkers and movements. Does this surging populist agenda in Western nations signal a permanent shift in our politics? Or, is it a passing phenomenon that will remain at the fringes of society and political power? On the eve of a contentious US election, the Munk Debates shares an abridged version of

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47:27

Be it resolved: The reintroduction of shutdowns needs...

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2020/08/12

Over five million cases. More than 160,000 deaths and counting. The US currently leads the global tally for the highest number of COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile some countries, originally devastated by the coronavirus, are reopening successfully after driving new infections down to manageable levels. Some say the only way to prevent tens of thousands of more deaths in the U.S. is a second wave of shutdowns targeting the hardest hit areas. Critics argue that with shutdowns the supposed “cure”

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42:00

Be it resolved: The COVID-19 bailout of financial...

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2020/08/05

To address the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19 Western governments have unleashed an unprecedented wave of monetary and fiscal stimulus. The US stimulus package includes trillions of dollars of liquidity for financial markets, the direct purchase of billions in corporate debt by central banks, and billions more in low interest loans and wage supports for big businesses. Supporters of these measures believe they are vital to preventing a severe recession from turning into a Great Depression

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42:00

Be it resolved: Debt and deficit fears are overblown...

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2020/07/29

The economic fallout from COVID-19 has compelled governments around the world to launch the largest fiscal and monetary aid programs in living memory, incurring massive deficits in the process. This is happening at the same time as a radical, new approach to economic policy making is gaining momentum: Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Its proponents believe that governments that issue their own currencies are not limited by revenues when it comes to spending. What governments choose to spend money on is

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40:28

Be it Resolved: COVID-19 spells the end of the big...

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2020/07/22

COVID-19: Have we seen the last of the big city boom?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, renowned urbanists Richard Florida and Joel Kotkin argue the motion Be it resolved COVID-19 spells the end of the big city boom.SOURCES: KHOU 11, CBS Miami, New York State, WGN News, Fox Business, CTV News, BBC News

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43:12

Be it Resolved: The #MeToo movement has gone too far

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2020/07/15

Has #MeToo gone too far?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, Harvey Weinstein’s attorney, Donna Rotunno, and Jane Manning, a former sex crimes prosecutor, argue the motion Be it resolved the #MeToo movement has gone too far.SOURCES:MSNBC, Global News, thedailybeast, ABC News, CBSN

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41:21

Be it Resolved: It is time to defund police and...

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2020/07/08

Is it time to defund police?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, Minneapolis City Council Member Alondra Cano and Retired Deputy Chief Wayne Harris argue the motion Be it resolved it is time to defund police and reimagine public safety in our communities. SOURCES:Lexington Herald Leader, ABC News, Reuters, CBC Television, ABC10, Global News, CBSN

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42:00

Be it Resolved: The COVID-19 pandemic proves that...

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2020/06/30

COVID-19: Is globalization a failed experiment?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, former World Bank VP, Ian Goldin, and economics commentator Marshall Auerback argue the motion Be it resolved the COVID-19 pandemic proves that globalization is a failed experiment.SOURCES:Sky News, Global News, Politico, The Whitehouse, Yahoo Finance, Deutsche Welle, France 24, RT America

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43:35

Be it Resolved: China’s ability to defeat Covid-19...

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2020/06/24

COVID-19: Is China’s system of governance better than liberal democracy?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, Chinese scholar Zhang Weiwei and Oxford professor Timothy Garton Ash argue the motion Be it resolved, China’s ability to defeat Covid-19 proves its system of governance is a better model than liberal democracy.SOURCES: CNBC, CNN, PBS Newshour, Fox News, Bloomberg News, BBC, NDT Television.

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57:54

Victor Gao on China’s role after COVID-19

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2020/06/16

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, VP of the Center for China and Globalization, Victor Gao on China’s role in global affairs post pandemic.

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53:37

Ian Bremmer on growing civil unrest and the future of...

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2020/06/09

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, political scientist Ian Bremmer on rising U.S.-China tensions, the global economy, and growing civil unrest in the U.S. and around the world.

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54:26

David Brooks on the future of politics and community...

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2020/06/02

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, NYT columnist David Brooks on political and social changes post pandemic.

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56:08

Scott Gottlieb on the future of pandemics and public...

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2020/05/26

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the future of pandemics, public health, and their effects on the economy.

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50:30

Kara Swisher on rise of Big Tech and Silicon Valley...

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2020/05/19

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, technology journalist Kara Swisher joins us for a conversation on the fate and role of Big Tech and Silicon Valley post pandemic.

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57:20

Niall Ferguson on history's lessons for the world...

The Munk Debates Podcast ·

2020/05/12

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, best-selling author and historian Niall Ferguson joins us for a conversation on how history can help us understand what our world will look like after the pandemic.

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46:19

Samantha Power on the future of international...

The Munk Debates Podcast ·

2020/05/05

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, former US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power joins us for a conversation about the fate and future of global institutions in a post-pandemic world.

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52:55

Mohammed El-Erian on future of global economy after...

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2020/04/28

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, famed economist Mohamed El-Erianjoins us for an in-depth discussionabouthow COVID-19 will reshape the global economy.

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60:58

Fareed Zakaria on the future of geopolitics after...

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2020/04/21

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, acclaimed journalist, author, and CNN host Fareed Zakaria joins us for a wide-reaching and in-depth conversation about the coronavirus pandemic and its long term impact on geopolitics and international affairs.

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55:27

Malcolm Gladwell on the future of society after COVID-19

The Munk Debates Podcast ·

2020/04/14

On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast,renowned author and thinker Malcolm Gladwell joins us for an in-depth conversation about the coronavirus pandemic and its long term impact on health care, refugees, and the economy.

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47:40

Be it Resolved: Ending Climate Change Requires the...

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2020/04/10

Is the end of capitalism the answer to climate change?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, environmental activist and Guardian columnist George Monbiotdebates MIT scientist and bestselling author Andrew McAfeeon the motionBe it resolved,ending climate change requires the end of capitalism as we know it.SOURCES:PBS, NBC News, Whitehouse.gov

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